Starting an Owner Operator Trucking Business: Do You Have What it Takes?
Starting an owner operator trucking business isn’t for everyone. It requires a unique skill set, devotion to the transportation industry, and a passion for excellence. So, before investing in truck driver training or quitting your company driving job, ask yourself the...Trucking Software for Owner Operators: Just One Tool for Success
Trucking software for owner operators is a must-have for modern transportation professionals. If you’re a company driver, or just someone interested in becoming a trucker, then now is a great time to join the ranks of self-employed truckers. Before you take the leap,...The Difference Between Computer-Based and Web-Based Trucking Software for Owner Operators
One of the great things about TruckingOffice is that our trucking software for owner operators is web-based. What does this mean for you? Your business information stays private. In the old days of computing, everything was stored inside the PC or on CDs (or floppy...Five Trucking Industry News Briefs
Part of being a transportation professional is keeping up with the latest trends and developments in the industry. So, with that in mind, here are five trucking industry news briefs: Hiring Remains Strong According to a report released August 1, 2014, freight...Trucking Industry Trends: Alternative Fuels
One of the hottest trucking industry trends is the ongoing switch to alternative fuels. This makes sense, given that the price of diesel remains high. However, despite the enthusiasm for a cheaper, cleaner way to power big rigs, the move away from traditional fuels is...Trucking Industry News: Distracted Driving Continues to Take a Toll
A recent piece of trucking industry news should be enough to give any transportation professional grounds for concern. A recent study shows that distracted driving is on the upswing along busy corridors of the nation like I-95. While drivers of passenger vehicles are...Owner Operators: IFTA filings in 91 minutes!
Don’t believe us when we say that your IFTA filing can be done in 91 minutes? You don’t think you have time to start up a new IFTA filing system. If you’re an owner-operator, you’re looking at that calendar with some concern – the IFTA is...IFTA Trucking Software: One Minute Entry to Multiple Uses
What if one minute a day could save you hours on your IFTA filing and help you manage your business? I used to spend two weeks getting ready for the IFTA filing, and then, it was so complicated, I would take all my work to the IRS offices to get help and be sure it...Higher Truck Load Rates: 2 Reasons You Should Get Paid More
Now is the time to get better contracts with higher truck load rates and open up new business. 1. Right now, the demand for trucks is really high which causes the truck load rates to go up. Oftentimes we get locked into contracts with customers. The customer wants...Which Trucking Company Software is Right for You?
You have plenty of choices when it comes to trucking company software. With all these options, how can you pick the right product for your needs? It’s simple; just look for the following features: Ease of use – Just because computer software is written by geniuses...How Owner Operator Trucking Software Works
Sometimes, when we’re explaining the benefits of our owner operator trucking software, we get comments like these: “Oh, that’s all well and good, but I’m covered. You see, I’ve already got business software that helps me track my income and expenses. It also allows me...Trucking Industry Trends: Economy Improving in 2014
Among the trucking industry trends to keep an eye on is a slow but steady improvement in the overall economy for 2014, according to three industry experts who spoke at the American Trucking Association Management Conference and Exhibition in October 2013. One of these...Trucking Industry News: Trends to Watch Out For
It’s important for every driving professional to keep up with trucking industry news. With that in mind, here are some transportation trends to keep an eye on: The slow but continuous economic recovery is creating greater demand for truckers than the economy has seen...Are Your Trucks Ready For Winter?
We got our first snow on the ground today in Canton, Ohio. Winter always has a way of creeping up on us. Are your trucks ready for winter? Here’s a list of a few things that you should check on your trucks before it gets really cold. Check your anti-freeze in...Trucking Industry Trends That Can Affect Your Bank Account
To make the most profit from your transportation business, you must first know what’s going on in the economy as a whole. With that in mind, here’s a look at some recent trucking industry trends that will impact your wallet, either for good or bad, in the near...Dispatch Software For Trucking: GPS Tracking & Performance
Technology has turned the world of trucking upside-down over the last 20 years. It has given us a lot of benefits, such as dispatch software for trucking. However, not all of the recent high-tech innovations have been as welcome. One that’s extremely controversial...
How to Run a Successful Trucking Company—Part 5: Perfecting the Dispatch
Part of knowing how to run a successful trucking company is mastering the art of dispatching. I use the word “art” deliberately, because that’s exactly what being a successful dispatcher comes down to. It means being able to exercise the following...Getting the Most Out of Transportation Management Software
Professional driving has never been an easy way to make a living. There are tight schedules, irregular hours, bad food, and packed traffic to deal with, not to mention the many other occasional hassles. One thing that has made it easier, though, is transportation...Exciting 2013 for TruckingOffice
Thanks to the support of our customers we have been growing like a weed. At the end of 2012, we realized it was time to find a bigger office. For the last year and half we have been officing upstairs at the Gulliver’s Truckstop in Canton Ohio. What we...
Acquire Your Own Authority To Earn Long-Term Gains
To make real money in owner-operator trucking, you need to have your own authority. Sure, you can offer your services to a leasing firm, and doing so is a great way for those with challenged credit to get their own rig. But obtaining an authority can help...4 Trucking Industry Trends You Should Know About
One of the great strengths of the trucking industry is how it’s connected to every sector of the US economy, from food service to manufacturing. Virtually every business in the country must have items delivered to it in order to keep its doors open. And that job falls...TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software
TruckingOffice Launches New Online Trucking Software Dallas, TX – TruckingOffice, a specialist in online trucking managment software (TMS), has partnered with Getloaded, a leading internet-based logistics freight-matching site to launch GetloadedOps exclusively for...
Husband and Wife Trucking: Pros and Cons
There are many great things about driving a truck for a living, such as the freedom of the open road and the chance to see the country. The job does have its drawbacks, however, such as loneliness, boredom, and fatigue. It can also take a toll on a marriage, as...TruckingOffice Has a New Look!
Sneak Peak! TruckingOffice has a new, modern, cleaner, easier to use look and feel. Trucking software is easier to use when it is easier to view. The wider data rows and the cleaner labels make the data easier to read and therefore easier to work with. The data...Trucking Fleet Maintenance Software: 5 Priciest Things to Maintain
Over time, the five most expensive truck costs are fuel, tires, brakes, batteries and oil changes. Trucking fleet maintenance software helps owners and companies keep up with routine maintenance, reduce costs and increase profits. Although this might not be a major...How to Ace the DOT Safety Audit
Fleet operators can spend their time keeping trucks rolling or dealing with the complex and confusing DOT Safety Audit requirements. Of course, every operator knows what happens if trucks or businesses do not comply or pass: bye-bye business! There is an easy way and...Trucker-Friendly Hotels & Restaurants on I-10
Stretching for 2,460 miles – meandering along the southern U.S. and Gulf Coast states from Jacksonville, Fla. to Los Angeles – Interstate 10 is a well-worn path for truckers. Respite for the road-weary is required along the way. However, finding trucker-friendly...Annual Transportation & Strategy Summit
This will be a great oppertunity for anyone in the Laredo, Tx area next week to get some great information from some great industry leaders, and it’s free! I highly recomend it. Annual Transportation & Strategy Summit in Laredo, TX! December 6, 2011 Come...How to winterize your truck.
Maintenance is a very important part of running your trucking business, and this time of year it is a good idea to look at getting your truck ready for winter. Even if you don’t live in the north you should have your truck ready to travel to the north so when a good...Bad Advice for Trucking Software
If someone recommended to you that you should buy trucking software on a disk, then let me tell you my friend that is bad advice. Traditionally software programs have been sold on a disk or sometimes they can be downloaded. This is the old way of using software. ...Save Money With IFTA Trucking Software
Save money with IFTA trucking software by TruckingOffice. If you don’t have an accurate way of tracking your miles by state then you will end up paying too much on your IFTA fuel tax forms. Tracking the miles by state is often the most difficult part of managing...Online Trucking Software Is the Way To Go
TruckingOffice is sold as an online monthly subscription. This is done for several reasons. For starters there are no up front costs. If you purchase a program to install on your computer then you have to pay for the whole thing up front and install it on your...Not Your Accountant’s Software
Most trucking software is written from the accountant’s point of view. I always found this to be very confusing. Basically they take an accounting program and modify it to work for trucking companies. If you don’t have an accounting background it is very difficult to...The Effect of Fuel: Trucking Industry Statistics
Rising fuel costs are often at the top of trucking industry statistics because they have such a broad effect on the economy. Ordinary citizens just about take to the street whenever gasoline jumps ten cents a gallon, but compared to a trucker’s dependency on fuel,...IFTA Made Easy
IFTA trucking software makes filing your IFTA tax forms easy.What Is IFTA? Newcomers to the trucking industry want to know what IFTA is and whether it applies to their operation. Here are a few of the IFTA basics they need to know. The International Fuel Tax Agreement...Transportation Logistics Management: What’s Involved
Other than driving, the trucking industry is all about logistics. As instigators of the flow of materials from point of origin to point of use, trucking managers have a lot on their plates. Transportation logistics management requires intensive planning and perfect...5 Features to Expect from Owner Operator Trucking Software
A trucking fleet has numerous vehicles that need to be monitored and maintained. With the right owner/operator trucking software, an owner can track the location and physical condition of his or her trucks. This type of software can pay bills, track mileage, notify of...3 Benefits of Trucking Business Software For Your Company
The trucking industry is a booming business that involves tedious tasks and objectives. However, these objectives can be very confusing if you do not have the right management tools. Trucking business software is designed to keep your company’s objectives in the...New Plans New Pricing
In today’s competitive trucking and logistics industry there are plenty of expenses to spend your money on, and plenty of other investments you could make. Similar trucking software companies charge thousands of dollars for trucking management software like...Free Load Profit Calculator for Truckers
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